Why is it in the news?
Reports indicate Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to buy CM-302 missiles.
Category: Defence
Important Points:
● Supersonic anti-ship cruise missile developed by China
● Export version of YJ-12 missile
● Intended to strike large naval vessels and maritime targets
● Approx. 7 m long; launch weight 2000–2500 kg
● Travels at Mach 2.5–3 or higher
● Operational range about 290 km
● Carries ~250 kg conventional high-explosive warhead
● Uses inertial navigation, BeiDou satellite guidance and active radar seeker
● Can be launched from ships and ground-based launchers